The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-11
A CHESTNUT GROVE CASE.
FURRY AND AGITATION AMONG
HARRIED GEN TLEAEN.
Summoned to Answer Charges
Lodged Against Them bya
Woman Of the Tewn.

AOuKtu hBuihnt MUM -
Woman Of the Tewn.
There was tall hustling and putting
Of heads together yesterday afternoon
among married gentlemen who some.
times leave home after the shades OF
night have fallen upon this side Of
the world and 90 out for lark. The
occasion OF II was little occurrence
which took place a. Chestnut Grove,
three miles from the city, on the old
Raleigh road, Tuetdsy night. A mum.
ber Of these old gentlemen with youth.
iul isncies and proclivities found
themselves coDgregated In the grocery
store at the grove about 8 o'clock on
the evening, OF the date mentioned
eIj iying themselves In beer drinking,
cigar emoking and yarn telling. About
the time when fun became fast and
fnrious, a boon associate drove up In q
buggy with frail woman named Il Ia
Cooper for q companion. Sac knew
most OF TEN aud they knew her.
Soon there was scramble among the
first mentioned party, the object OF
which was to play . practical Joke
upon the woman. Although frsil
from q moral point OF view, she was
tall, muscular and active, fully able 10
take care Of herself were she assails d
single handed. OF course she OBJ.
jscied to any jokes bsiDg per.
petrated at her expense. The
gentlemen were soon made aware
Of the fact, and she continued the In.
formation by giving them q piece OF
her mind. As the lecture proceeded
her fury increased, and before the
subjects could recover their mental
equilibrium matters we're becoming
decidedly uncomfortable. Her escort
prevailed upon her to leave the place.
which she did, and together they
walked to the buggy. Her anger was
slow In tuboiding, and when they
reached the vehicle parties left at the
grocery were led to believe, from the
woman's tones, that something was
going to happen not calculated to
smooth the n III I'd feelings OF the co.
cort. The other party bling OF the
same opinion, jumped into the buggy
and drove away alone, leaving the
now furious woman to vent her
tp!eeD on the empty night air or take
revenge on those within the grocery,
at her own sweet will. The course she
chose TO adopt had no interest for him
30 LONG as he escaped. Not caring 10
waste her sweetness on the desert air
Cooper returned 10 the store and
sailed into the merry party, who Loaf nc
time In scattering. A deputy sheriff
who Glanced TO be on hand arrested
her, tied her hands behind hei
and laughed at her predcsment
Real zing that further resistance WA
The highest type Of folly, she imploreC
him to release her, promising to ab
stain from misconduct. He did 90
telephoned for q hack 10 come out /,
the scene and bring her home, and Al
eveuing OF IL had been made.
Yesterday there was CONSERVATION
In the ranks 81 those men when I
deputy sheriff visited their places O
business and served papers upon then
to appear and answer charges lodgeS
against them before Squire Powell
Some of them obeyed, otners did not
Those who did INDUCED In man,
whispered conierences, all OF which
the proeecutrix watched from her sea
inside the railing with q look Of dc
termined scorn, indicating that In he
adopted course she was relentless
The Squire moved about the room 4
q nervous, excited manner, and wa
heard 10 remark, speaking Of the tai
dintss oil witnesses, "this 10 aggrava
ting" Whenevera new lace sppeare
at the door Of bis Office he woul
Latily a. Just his speciacles, peer owe
the stand, and, upon finding the ne'
conner 10 DO only an outside ind
vidual overcome by curiosity, sin
back into his easy chair wit
an air OF profound disgust. Deputi,
we're cent flying In every directio
alter tie absent prineipals, and upo
returning empty hand d met with
tulphurous reception. About 8 o'cloC
pm they all reported mo succes
the SOU 70 was robbed temporarily
his opportunity, and he postpone
the hearing until the 18th lns,an
warning all parties that they must
on hand promPtly on that dat
"a he would brook no further gu
pepse. IL Ia taid that Eta Coop,
. will be very seldom about Memph
! on the 18th, ~ all kinds Of suAsiC
and other Influences will be broug
10 bear 10 accomplish this obj,
; Should the case ever come 10 trii
, Developments will be Of q gorgeous
lurid description, and II 10 hint,
; that the Squire will utillEs the int,
yening time studylng up red tape p.
Z ceedings 90 extend the Trial % long
. possib'e, Just for the benefit Of hiI
: self and friends. Justice Pat White
10 retained On counsel for the prosec
: tion, and a mighty effort 10 bell
|, made to have Col. Nat Taylor on d
? defense. II the programme can on
? be carried out an entire week can
: pleasantly aad probably spent at 4
trial.